As one of the foremost naval historians of his time, A T. Mahan's insights into the major operations of the Royal Navy during the latter half of the 18th century are invaluable. Originally published in 1902, this book offers a detailed analysis of key naval engagements during this pivotal period of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.